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04-07-2025
- Automotive
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Man Who Ranted About His 16-Year-Old Mercedes Said This After Fuel Ban Pause In Delhi
Last Updated: Delhi man breathed a sigh of relief after the government paused its End-of-life Rule that banned older vehicles from filling their tanks. Shivrattan Dhillon recently took to X to express his strong disagreement with Delhi's fuel ban for older cars running in the city. The government's decision to combat pollution and encourage sustainable mobility by prohibiting older vehicles from refuelling with petrol or diesel sparked widespread online outrage. Many voiced frustration with the strict law, arguing that their older vehicles, though well-maintained and compliant with pollution tests, faced impoundment or scrapping if caught by cameras at select city petrol pumps. Dhillon was among the many who voiced their anger, and his post about his father's 16-year-old Mercedes went viral on 'X' while resonating with many who found themselves in a similar sticky situation. 'This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6 still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on roads. Every single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But sadly, I have to label it a 'vintage scrap" just because we live in a country where politicians have zero love for cars! I challenge the government to prove it pollutes. They won't, but they'll still penalize it!" Dhillon wrote as he shared the photos of this family's Mercedes car. End-of-life Rule On Hold The rule that came into effect on July 1 lasted two days, after which it was put on hold. 'Delhi Chief Minister has assured residents that old vehicles will not be impounded arbitrarily. We will not allow old vehicles to be impounded. At the same time, we are committed to controlling pollution in Delhi," Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. This came after a widespread backlash from Delhi residents and criticism from opposition leaders. 'Delhi residents are already facing issues regarding End-of-Life Vehicles. The government has written to the Chairman of CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) and stated that it lacks the necessary infrastructure to implement the policy," he added as he acknowledged the discontent of the Delhi residents over the end-of-life rule. Sigh Of Relief As the Delhi government paused the End-of-Life vehicle impounding policy, Dhillon once again took to 'X', this time to express his happiness that the voice of the common citizen prevailed. 'DELHI GOVERNMENT TO ADJUST VEHICLE POLICY – Delhi government to modify vehicle policy, sparing old vehicles from scrapping – Only polluting vehicles will be scrapped, not all vehicles It feels like we finally made it grateful to everyone who supported us, especially the national news channels!" DELHI GOVERNMENT TO ADJUSTVEHICLE POLICY– Delhi government to modify vehicle policy, sparing old vehicles from scrapping– Only polluting vehicles will be scrapped, not all vehicles It feels like we finally made it grateful to everyone who supported us, especially the… — Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) July 3, 2025 He further informed that following his original post, he received several offers from potential buyers to purchase his father's Mercedes. He claimed he received upwards of 500 messages from people who offered him twice or triple the current price of an old Mercedes E280 V6. 'Received over 500 similar messages people offering double or even triple the current price for the old Mercedes E280 V6. It's heartening to see the love for classic machines still alive. There's something timeless about that old-school charm the pure driving feel. With modern cars, buyers test drive, analyze features, compare endlessly before deciding. But with these old Mercs, people are ready to seal the deal without even seeing the vehicle. That's the kind of respect cars used to command built to last a lifetime, unlike today's models that feel outdated in just a few years!(sic)" News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : delhi Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 04, 2025, 14:12 IST News viral Man Who Ranted About His 16-Year-Old Mercedes Said This After Fuel Ban Pause In Delhi
News18
03-07-2025
- Automotive
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Auto Enthusiast Dares Govt Over Delhi Fuel Ban: 16-Yr-Old ‘Vintage Scrap' Mercedes Is Running...
Last Updated: He says that it is still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on the roads. The Delhi government's recent fuel ban on older vehicles has drawn much ire from citizens. While the decision has been taken in a bid to reduce air pollution and promote greener urban mobility, not much seems to be on the same page. A larger section of Delhi residents has come forward to raise concerns about losing their luxurious or well-maintained vehicles due to the rule. Joining the bandwagon, an individual named Shivrattan Dhillon took to the X platform and spoke about his father's 16-year-old Mercedes E280, which he claimed was in much better condition than the modern cars on the roads. Dhillon said he was forced to label his father's car a 'vintage scrap" because of the fuel ban and challenged the Delhi government to prove that the vehicle contributes to pollution. This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6 still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But… — Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) July 2, 2025 'This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6, still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on roads. Every single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But sadly, I have to label it a 'vintage scrap" just because we live in a country where politicians have zero love for cars! I challenge the government to prove it pollutes. They won't, but they'll still penalize it!" his tweet read. 'It's sad to see such beautiful and mighty machines without any valid reason are going to the scrap," another comment read. One of the users dropped a suggestion: 'In most countries, you can apply for a heritage license (called the Club Permit Scheme) for vintage vehicles. With the condition that it cannot be used for commercial purposes. We should have one as well!" The story is among the many similar ones now surfacing from the heart of Delhi. Earlier, a resident named Varun Vij had to sell his 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 for Rs 2.5 lakh. The vehicle was originally bought for Rs 84 lakhs; however, the ban made him give it out for just 'peanuts.' Like Vij, many others are left to choose between their beloved cars or a major financial loss. First Published:
